National Events – Code4sp

Final Dissemination Event – Cyprus

mariosk — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:48:49 +0000

The Cyprus Final Dissemination Event, organized by CSI – Center for Social Innovation with the help of CIP – Citizens In Power, took place in Nicosia, Cyprus, on June 12, 2024. This event was a great opportunity for the participants to connect, and learn more about our project.

The preparation for the Multiplier Event involved several key steps to ensure its success. The planning team started by defining the event’s objectives and identifying the target audience. Following this, a detailed agenda was drafted, highlighting key activities and discussion points. Invitations were sent to potential participants, and marketing efforts were undertaken through various channels, including social media, email newsletters, and partnerships with relevant organizations. Logistics were carefully managed, with arrangements made for catering, and audio-visual equipment. The team also coordinated with speakers and facilitators to ensure they were fully prepared.

The event took place at CIP Impact Hub, a modern conference center located in the heart of Nicosia’s old city. The venue was chosen for its accessibility and state-of-the-art facilities, including high-speed internet, projectors, and comfortable seating. The location also provided ample parking space and was easily accessible by public transportation.

The primary objectives of the event were to disseminate the outcomes and findings of Code4SP, to engage participants in discussions on the project’s impact and future applications, to foster networking among stakeholders, and to encourage collaboration for future initiatives. Lastly, to gather feedback from participants to refine and enhance future projects.

Code4SP Final Conference in Athens, Greece

mariosk — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:29:14 +0000

The conference “Coding for Inclusion” took place in MyrtilloCafe, in Greece, on the 12th of July.
We welcomed Greek teachers from different levels, and youth from Greece, France and Slovakia who are interested in and currently working at IT field.
The conference started with an introduction of Kostas Diamantis Balaskas (Action Synergy) to the project and its results after more than 3 years.
In the second phase, the team members of Social Hackers Academy shared with the audience about their work especially how coding and social inclusion could go together. Later on, we also discussed how to join the technology industry with confidence, and how to empower women for a career in technology.
To conclude, we talked about vocational training opportunities in other fields for vulnerable groups.
It was a fruitful conference with a lot of information and discussion among the participants. We thank you all for the inspiration you brought to the seminar.

Code4SP Final Conference in Espinho, Portugal

info@citizensinpower.org — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:04:20 +0000

On May 25, 2024, the Code4SP project was presented to an audience of approximately 200 people in Espinho, Portugal. During this event, the objectives and results of the project were showcased, emphasizing the achievements and milestones reached by the Code4SP initiative. The presentation provided a detailed overview of the project’s goals, structure, and the impact it has had so far, focusing mainly on the tangible and ready-to-use results – the training programme and the Code4SP platform.

The event also served as a platform to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to the project’s sustainability. Participants highlighted the project’s potential to address the scarcity of free training in Programming in Portugal, which is crucial for increasing the supply of labour in a growing sector. Additionally, the philanthropic nature of Code4SP, aimed at empowering individuals in vulnerable situations, was praised for its societal benefits.

The team expressed their gratitude to all participants for their experience and insights, which will contribute to the successful expansion and sustainability of the Code4SP project.

THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM PROVIDERS AND COUNSELLORS ONLINE MEETINGS

ICT — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:31:18 +0000

After the configuration of the National Curriculum Providers and Counsellors (NCPCs), two virtual transnational meetings took place, in order to discuss on the methodological steps applied during the f2f meetings with the future Code4SP trainees, but also for the Code4SP mentoring scheme that will be applied during the Pilot-Testing Activities, having as outputs the final version of the Methodological Action Plan and the Implementation Protocol!

All the NCPC members contributed to a fruitful and enriching discussing, as they have suggested relevant modifications to the aforementioned outputs based on their valuable expertise. It was also a moment to share some meaningful thoughts on the project’s main goals. Thank you all for this great exchange of knowledge!

For more information, please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Code4SP

The national seminar and the round table discussion in Cyprus

ICT — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 06:15:00 +0000

On September 7 and 23, the Cypriot partners of the project (Centre of Social Innovation and CSI and Citizens In Power) organized two National Seminars within the framework of Work Package 2 of the project with great success!

In general, the participants in the National Seminars in Cyprus had a wide variety of backgrounds and professional and academic experience, and each participant was able to express useful comments and recommendations based on their knowledge and experience. The two National Seminars held at CSI and CIP managed to reach 30 participants.

On Thursday September 9th, a project roundtable was held by the two Cypriot partners, together with an advisory group, to discuss the possibility of transferring CodeDoor’s best practices to Cyprus! During the round table discussion, the participants pointed out various challenges that may arise when transferring CodeDoor best practice to Cyprus and made various recommendations and suggestions based on their knowledge, expertise and experiences

The National Seminar and Round Table in Portugal!

ICT — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:58:23 +0000

41 participants attended f2f the two activities and provided their expertise to the project team.

During the 13^th and 14^th of September, in the Espinho VET School facilities, the Portuguese Code4SP project partners held a National Seminar and a Round Table to debate the challenges of CodeDoor’s good practice and its transferability, as well as discuss how to apply it to the national context.

In both sessions, the Portuguese team gathered key feedback for a successful implementation of CodeDoor’s best practice in the country. Indeed, the participants considered it very clear and well-structured. They added that it could be a good option to face the scarce offer of free training in Programming and Computer Science in Portugal. On one hand, it is a great moment to increase the supply of labour in a growing sector. On the other hand, given the philanthropic nature of the project, empowering individuals in a vulnerable situation will brighten up the project.

The Portuguese project team is very grateful to all the participants who, through their experience, gave them several important pieces of advice on the contents, structure, certification and dissemination of the course.

National Seminar

Round Table